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This is a Q&A document containing 54 contractor questions and government responses related to solicitation FA857125R0001 for USAF EMXG Production Support services. The questions primarily seek clarification on labor categories, pricing worksheet details, Service Contract Act wage determination applicability, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Key clarifications include: the distinction between direct labor (working production assets) and indirect labor (supporting engineering branch), confirmation that multiple labor category acronyms refer to the same positions (e.g., AT3/Senior Avionics Technician), government provision of personal protective equipment, and guidance that vendors must consider multiple wage references including GS/WG references, DOL wage determinations, and Executive Order 14026 minimum wages. The government confirmed this is a Firm Fixed Price for Labor Hours contract with anticipated hourly unit measures, and contractors must use the specified productive hours per FTE without deviation.
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| #FA857125R0001 - USAF EMXG Production Support - Questions | ||||
| # | RFP/Document Reference | Reference Text Excerpt | Issue Description and/or Question/Recommendation | USG Response |
| 1 | Solicitation Document, Pg. 132, Clause 5352.204-9000 | Can the Government please confirm if the FCL is required at time of proposal submission or required to be in place at time of award? | Contractor proposals are required to meet the terms and conditions of the soliciation and requirment, including the DD Form 254 and Clause 5352.204-9000. The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary. Any discussions will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.306. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. | |
| 2 | PWS, section 4, page 18, 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 Additional Hours Outside of Normal Shift. The Government may require additional support for any labor category outside the regularly scheduled shift. These hours shall be included in the monthly rate for each labor category and shall not be billed separately. For planning purposes only, the Government estimates an additional 10 hours outside of the normal shift may be required per employee per month. | The PWS states that for planning purposes only, the government estimates an additional 10 hours outside of the normal shift may be required per employee per month. Is this accounted for in the hours provided in the Solicitation and the EMXG Manpower Pricing Worksheet? | Paragraph 4.2.2 will be updated in the PWS as CLINs X0023, X024, and X025 capture these requirements. |
It should read as follows:
4.2.2 Additional Hours Outside of Normal Shift. The Government may require additional support for the following labor categories outside the regularly scheduled shift. These hours shall be included in the monthly rate for the following labor category and shall not be billed separately.
Direct : Avionics Technician (AT2OT ) 14 hours, Sr Avionics Technician (AT3OT) 70 hours, Sr Engineering Technician (ET3OT) 150 hours. Indirect: Security Services/Security Assistant (SEAST OT) 1,415 hours.
Maximum hours outside of regular scheduled shift cannot exceed hours listed for each period of performance (POP).
| 3 | PWS, Section 5, page 30, Contract Labor Categories Table | Senior Avionics Technician (AT3) 1.2.2 Must have a technical school degree/certificate (electronic/electrical preferred) AND eight (8) years’ experience with the testing and repair of electronic LRUs and SRUs of which four (4) years shall be experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of faults in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Program Sets (TPS). | Senior Avionics Technician (AT3) is listed in the PWS. In the EMXG Manpower Pricing Worksheet, cell C4 lists Avionics Technician (AT3). Can you confirm that these are the same LCAT? | Yes. |
| 4 | PWS, Section 5, page 33, Contract Labor Categories Table | Process/Production Operations Analyst (PA) 1.2.7 Must have bachelor’s degree OR four (4) years’ experience which includes the ability to properly utilize advanced analytical techniques needed to conduct complex studies and analyses. Prior experience in DoD scheduling and planning is a plus, but not required. Must have experience in computer automated production management and analysis systems such as PAD, EXPRESS, HO33 (CPPM & BTM), G004L, Surge Web, LDMS, EPS, D035, etc. | Process/Production Operations Analyst (PA) is listed in the PWS and in the EMXG Manpower Pricing Worksheet, cell C27 says Process Analyst (PA). Can you confirm these are the same LCAT? | Yes. |
| 5 | PWS, Section 5, Page 33, Contract Labor Categories Table | Lean Facilitation (LNF) 1.2.9 Must have a bachelor’s degree in a logistics related field AND four (4) years’ experience. Must be at a minimum Green Belt certified. Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance/production policies, principles, and practices. Must have an extensive knowledge of a wide range of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) and qualitative/quantitative methods used in conducting | In the PWS it lists Lean Facilitation (LNF), but in the EMXG Manpower Pricing Worksheet Cell C28 it lists Lean Facilitator (LF). Can you confirm these are the same LCAT? | Yes. |
| 6 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | In the EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet, it lists Engineering Technician (ET2) in the Direct and the Indirect Follow-On options. Can you please provide justification for why this LCAT is in both designations? | Direct: Directly work production assets. |
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
7 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet In the EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet, it lists Senior Engineering Technician (ET3) in the Direct and the Indirect Follow-On options. Can you please provide justification for why this LCAT is in both designations? Direct: Directly work production assets.
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
8 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet In the EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet, it lists Engineer (E2) in the Direct and the Indirect Follow-On options. Can you please provide justification for why this LCAT is in both designations? Direct: Directly work production assets.
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
9 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet In the EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet, it lists Senior Engineer (E3) in the Direct and the Indirect Follow-On options. Can you please provide justification for why this LCAT is in both designations? Direct: Directly work production assets.
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
10 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet Security Services (SECA) and Security Assistant (SEASST) are listed together on the pricing sheet; however, they have different job descriptions in the PWS, Section 5, page 34, Contract Labor Categories Table. Can this please be broken out with hours and FTEs per LCAT? The government does not want to separate.
11 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet Security Services (SECA) and Security Assistant (SEASST) are listed together on the pricing sheet in cell C34 in the Indirect Follow-On table, however there are no FTE's listed. Is the government just wanting a FBLR for reference or is this person expected to be added to the contract at a later date? For both SEASST and SECA (same rate)
12 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet Security Services (SECA) and Security Assistant (SEASST) are listed together on the pricing sheet only as Overtime in cell C32. To receive an overtime rate, the employee must meet the overtime requirements. In the PWS, Section 5, page 34, Contract Labor Categories Table these LCATs are listed separately. Can you please break out these two labor categories separately in the pricing spreadsheet with FTEs and labor hours? The government does not want to separate.
13 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet Cells A1 and A17 separate LCATS between Indirect Follow On and Direct Follow On, can the government please provide clarification as to the reasoning? Indirect and Direct labor classifications are not designated in the PWS. Direct: Directly work production assets.
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
14 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet 0005 Indirect Labor: Sr Engineering Tech (ET3) - 9 FTE's Product Service Code: R425 Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price 16,848 Hours Cell H7 of the pricing worksheet shows labor hours total of 18,720, but in the Solicitation page 4, Item 0005 the total labor hours is 16,848. Can you please provide the correct labor hours required for Item 0005, Senior Engineering Tech (ET3)? Cell H7 is for Direct Labor Sr. Engineering Tech which corresponds to CLIN 0019.
15 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet 0005 Indirect Labor: Sr Engineering Tech (ET3) - 9 FTE's Product Service Code: R425 Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price 16,848 Hours Cell F7 of the pricing worksheet shows labor of 10 FTEs, but in the Solicitation page 4, Item 0005 the total FTEs is 9. Can you please provide the correct FTEs required for Item 0005, Senior Engineering Tech (ET3)? Cell F7 is for Direct Labor Sr. Engineering Tech which corresponds to CLIN 0019.
| 16 | Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table | Item 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 Technical Writer (TW)/Editor is listed, what level occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? | Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026. |
| 17 | Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table | Item 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 Working Capital Fund Production Analyst is listed, what level occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? | Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026. |
18 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003 Engineering Tech is listed, what level occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
19 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004 Equipment Custodian what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
20 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, 4006 Engineer (E2) is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Engineers are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
21 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, 4007 Sr Engineer (E3) is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Engineers are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
22 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008, 4008 Management Analyst is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Management Analysts are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
23 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0009, 1009, 2009, 3009, 4009 Process Analyst is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Process Analysts are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
24 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, 4010 LEAN Facilitator is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Process Analysts are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
25 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0011, 1011, 2011, 3011, 4011 Security Services is listed in the Solicitation, what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
26 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0012, 1012, 2012, 3012, 4012 Security Assistant is listed in the Solicitation, what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
27 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0013, 1013, 2013, 3013, 4013 Contractor Supervisor is listed in the Solicitation, what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
28 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0014, 1014, 2014, 3014, 4014 Security Services/Security Assistant OT are listed together in the Solicitation, what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
29 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0020, 1020, 2020, 3020, 4020 Sr Industrial Engineering Tech (IT3) is listed in the Solicitation, what occupation code title listed in the SCA WD 2015-4495 Rev 25 dated 7/22/24 crosswalks with this LCAT? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
30 Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table Item 0021, 1021, 2021, 3021, 4021 Sr Engineer (E3) is listed in the Solicitation, can you confirm that Process Analysts are not SCA WD applicable? Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026.
| 31 | Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, page 4, Table | In the Solicitation Item 0026 says See exhibits A Data CLINs A001-A008 which states that all CDRLs are Not Separately Priced, but in the table starting on page 6, each of these items are listed separately and have columns provided for Estimated Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, and Amount. Can you please confirm that these are not to be separately priced? | The USG requirement includes CDRLS as Not Separately Priced, however, if a contractor wants to price their CDRLS in their submitted proposal, that is their purview. | |
| 32 | Does the customer want the offeror to provide escalation to SCA WD rates? | If the contractor wants to provide escalation to SCA WD rates in their proposal, that is their purview. | ||
| 33 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | Notes at bottom of sheet | In the notes at the bottom of the spreadsheet, it states that Sick Leave = 40 hours. SCA WD LCATs require 56 paid sick leave hours. What LCATs that are not SCA WD applicable are required to be priced with 40 hours of sick leave? | It does not state minimum of 56 hours of sick leave. Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. |
| 34 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | Notes at bottom of sheet | In the notes at the bottom of the spreadsheet, it states that Sick Leave = 40 hours. SCA WD LCATs require 56 paid sick leave hours. Is this sick leave in addition to the SCA WD requirements? | It does not state minimum of 56 hours of sick leave. Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. |
| 35 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | Notes at bottom of sheet | In the notes at the bottom of the spreadsheet, it states that Sick Leave = 40 hours. SCA WD LCATs require 56 paid sick leave hours. For LCATS that are not SCA WD applicable, is it required that the Offeror provide 40 hours of sick leave in addition to their current provided benefits? | It does not state minimum of 56 hours of sick leave. Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. |
| 36 | Appendix C, Hazardous Materials, page 7, paragraph 1 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910.120, Subpart H – The handling and Storing of Hazardous Materials (chemicals, compressed air, acetylene, etc.). When handling the hazardous material, the following must be accomplished: Compressed gases – training, handling, storage, use, and PPE; flammable and combustible liquids – training, handling, storage use, and PPE. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address Training, handling, storage, use and - Explosives and blasting agents - Dipping and coating operations | Appendix C states that Hazardous Materials and the handling and storage of hazardous materials are part of this contract. Can you please provide the LCATs that will require Hazard Pay per the SCA WD? | Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026. |
| 37 | Appendix C, Hazardous Materials, page 7, paragraph 1 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Contractor shall comply with the standards in 29 CFR 1910.120, Subpart H – The handling and Storing of Hazardous Materials (chemicals, compressed air, acetylene, etc.). When handling the hazardous material, the following must be accomplished: Compressed gases – training, handling, storage, use, and PPE; flammable and combustible liquids – training, handling, storage use, and PPE. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall also address: - Training, handling, storage, use and PPE - Explosives and blasting agents - Dipping and coating operations | Appendix C states that Hazardous Materials and the handling and storage of hazardous materials are part of this contract. Can you please provide the LCATs that will require Hazard Pay that are not SCA WD applicable? | Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026. |
| 38 | Appendix C, Personal Protective Equipment, page 8, paragraph 1 | Appendix C states that face protection is needed for the handling of hazardous materials, but it is not referenced in the PWS for government or contractor provided. Will the government be supplying face protection for the handling of hazardous materials? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. | |
| 39 | Appendix C, Personal Protective Equipment, page 8, paragraph 1 | Appendix C states that face protection is needed for the handling of hazardous materials, but it is not referenced in the PWS for government or contractor provided. If required for hazardous material handling by the offeror, please provide specifications for what face protection is required? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. | |
| 40 | PPE is required per the PWS and Appendix C, where does the government want us to provide the PPE costs? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. | ||
| 41 | Appendix C, Personal Protective Equipment, page 8, paragraph 1 | Appendix C states that Electrical Protective Equipment is needed for PPE, but it is not referenced in the PWS for government or contractor provided. If required for hazardous material handling by the offeror, please provide specifications for what electrical protective equipment is required? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. |
| 42 | Appendix C, Personal Protective Equipment, page 8, paragraph 1 | Appendix C states that electrical protective equipment is needed for PPE, but it is not referenced in the PWS for government or contractor provided. Will the government be providing electrical protective equipment? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. |
| 43 | Appendix C, Personal Protective Equipment, page 8, paragraph 1 | Appendix C states that Safety Harnesses, lifelines, and lanyards are needed for PPE, but it is not referenced in the PWS for government or contractor provided under PPE. Will the government be providing safety harnesses, lifelines, and lanyards? | The government will supply personal protective equipment, in the form of face protection for the handling of hazardous materials. |
| 44 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | Option Year 5 Indirect, Column AP, Cells AP3 AP12 & AP19-AP30 | The cells AP3-AP12 & AP19-AP32 have conflicting and unclear ordering periods listed. Can this ordering period please be revised? | Cells AP3-AP12 & AP19-AP32 have been corrected. |
| 45 | Solicitation, Section Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs, Page 4, Table | In the Solicitation and the pricing spreadsheet, there are several labor categories designated as indirect labor. Can you please clarify what is meant by “indirect”? Are these labor categories to charge direct to the contract or are they to be included in our overhead pool as indirect labor? | Direct: Directly work production assets. |
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
46 EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet Indirect Follow-On Table, Column I Hourly Rate If labor categories designated as indirect are to be included in the indirect rate calculation, how can the offeror provide a separate hourly rate for each category? Direct: Directly work production assets.
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
| 47 | Solicitation, List of Attachments, page 135, Table | 01 PWS listed has date of 11/5/24, but PWS provided is dated 9/10/24. Please provide the correct PWS. | PWS has been updated and is dated as 19 December 2024 and included in the SAM.GOV posting. | |
| 48 | Solicitation, 52.212-2, page 152, 1a | States CLIN 0014, 0023 - 0025 - Overtime for Labor Hours - TBN, what does TBN stand for? | To Be Negotiated. Although all CLINs should be filled in and no negotiation should need to occur. | |
| 49 | EMXG Manpower Contractor Pricing Worksheet | Cells A1 and A17 | Cells A1 and A17 separate LCATS between Indirect Follow On and Direct Follow On, please provide what determines whether an LCAT is designated as Direct versus Indirect? | Direct: Directly work production assets. |
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
| 50 | Can the government identify the labor categories that are considered SCA? In addition, can the government please provide the applicable mapping to each SCA occupation code? | Vendors must take into account multiple references used in setting the salaries for the positions identified in this document, including GS/WG references, DOL wage determination rates, and minimum wages for contractor workers under Executive Order 14026. |
| 51 | Are offerors allowed to deviate from the number of productive hours per FTE provided by the government? | No. |
| 52 | Can the government please identify what Direct Labor vs. Indirect Labor means in terms of the Solicitation and Price Workbook provided? | Direct: Directly work production assets. |
Indirect: will support engineering branch in support of Production task.
| 53 | Can the government please clarify the contract type for any issued task orders? The current solicitation calls out a firm fixed price contract type, however the schedule of supplies/services alludes to a labor hour type contract. Furthermore, can the government verify if it will be a firm fixed price with an hourly unit of measure or monthly unit of measure? | This is a contract utilizing a Firm Fixed Price for Labor Hours. Task Orders will be issued for the appropriate labor hours for each period with the fixed price amount. At this time, an hourly unit of measure is anticipated. |
| 54 | In solicitation attachment "EMXG+Manpower+Contractor+Pricing+Worksheet+Proposal.xlsx", can the government confirm any place that requests a "Hourly Rate" the government is requesting the fully burdened hourly rate? | Yes. |
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